VegetableCucumber
Early Spring Bush Burpless Cucumber
Early Spring Bush Burpless Cucumber is a compact hybrid that delivers fresh slicing cucumbers in just 50-59 days, making it one of the quickest varieties to reach your table. These 10-12 inch medium-green fruits have a distinctive straight shape with round ends and a slight taper, bred specifically for the crisp, digestible quality that 'burpless' promises. Hardy across zones 2-12, this bushy plant stays manageable at 12-24 inches tall, thriving equally well in garden beds, containers, and raised beds with just full sun and basic care.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
2-12
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
TypeBush
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
2-12
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
The real appeal here is speed combined with form. You'll harvest mature fruits in under 60 days, and the bush growth habit means no aggressive vining to manage, just a tidy, productive plant that fits nearly anywhere. Bred as an F1 hybrid, it brings hybrid vigor to the table: reliable germination, uniform production, and built-in resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Powdery Mildew. The 'burpless' trait means you get crisp, mild-mannered cucumbers whether you're slicing them fresh into salads or fermenting them whole for pickles.
Common Uses
These cucumbers excel fresh, sliced into salads where their crisp texture and mild flavor shine without the bitterness that sometimes plagues standard varieties. The straight, uniform shape and 10-12 inch length also make them excellent candidates for whole-fruit pickling, where consistent sizing ensures even brining. You can use them raw on relish trays, in cold gazpacho, or simply as a snack, the burpless characteristic means easier digestion and a more refined cucumber experience.
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Care Instructions
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed to 60-70°F. Space plants 12 inches apart with 48 inches between rows. Handle seedlings gently to avoid disturbing the root ball, and plant at the same depth they were growing in containers.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds outdoors 1/2 inch deep once soil temperatures reach 60-70°F and all frost danger has passed. Sow seeds 6 inches apart, then thin seedlings to 12 inches apart once they develop their first true leaves.
Harvesting
Pick cucumbers when they reach 10-12 inches long and have a medium-green color; they'll feel firm to the touch and snap cleanly off the vine. Harvest every 2-3 days once production starts, as regular picking encourages the plant to continue flowering and producing new fruit. Leaving mature cucumbers on the vine signals the plant to slow production, so remove them promptly even if you're not ready to use them immediately. Cucumbers are best used fresh within a few days of harvest, though they'll keep in the refrigerator for up to a week in a plastic bag.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Cucumis sativus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucumis
Growth Habit
Bush
Native Status
L48 (I)HI (I)PR (I)CAN (W)